Expeditions qualify as a Best Buy (2003-6 and 2008-12) because they do everything a full-size SUV should, and handle some important tasks better than most. No, Ford's version is not as opulent as [...]
Volvo fans got an SUV to call their own, but most any buyer would approve of the XC90's carlike road manners, rock-solid feel, solid workmanship, and numerous safety features. Relatively weak [...]
Frankly, the related Ford Expedition offers much the same driving experience and utility, for less money than Lincoln's version. Still, unique power features and good road manners make the [...]
Off-road ability is the Vitara's strongest quality. Both body styles have been priced to attract young buyers who crave a 4x4 image, but they're also-rans in room and comfort....
Prices might have seemed attractive when the XL-7 was new, but these SUV's were no bargain given their subpar refinement, labored acceleration, stiff and nervous ride, poor handling, and [...]
Quirky and a bit sluggish, Aerio sedans can be efficient, low-cost commuter cars. Except for their tall build, though, they don't really stand out among subcompact cars. Wagons are roomier and [...]
Nimble and eager, the MR2 delivers genuine sports-car thrills. Compared to the more practical Miata, however, it's more of a short-haul commuter or weekend toy. Workmanship on an early test MR2 [...]
Simply put, Tundra is a fine truck, priced competitively and executed with typical Toyota thoroughness. Except for back-seat comfort, matches any comparably equipped domestic-brand model--and is [...]
Aside from slightly elevated ground clearance, Highlander doesn't really do anything better than an AWD minivan would, sacrificing in the bargain such agreeable features as space-efficient [...]
Camry's redesign brought laudable new safety features and lifted comfort, convenience, and refinement to nearly Lexus levels. Although all these must-try midsizes still engage the head more than [...]
